There are still no answers on what caused the horror blaze at Cameron House, one year on from the tragedy which claimed the lives of two guests.

Today (Tuesday) marks the first anniversary of the fire, which killed Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32.

We previously told how owners of the hotel plan to mark the anniversary with a private commemoration today.

Police confirmed they are still investigating the circumstances, with no further details released.

Their probe is being directed under the Crown Office’s Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit (SFIU), which has been drafted in to determine how the men died.

This week, West Dunbartonshire MP Martin Docherty-Hughes called on the Crown Office to provide clarity on the progress of the inquiry.

He said: “On the one year anniversary of the fire at Cameron House my thoughts are with the families of those who tragically lost their lives.

“This was a devastating fire and it’s vital that a full and proper investigation into the cause and circumstances is completed so that any lessons which emerge can be acted upon.

“The families deserve answers and I would urge the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal to provide clarity on the progress of enquiries into the fire.

“The full facts about what happened on that tragic day must be made clear as quickly as possible.”

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie added: “I know that people will, rightly, be frustrated by the unanswered questions surrounding the fatal fire at Cameron House last Christmas.

“My thoughts are with the families of the victims at this difficult time of year.

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“I understand that Police Scotland have sent their initial report to the Crown Office and that work is ongoing across a number of agencies to ensure that all evidence is gathered and that all questions are answered.

“This will take time, but it is important to get this right.

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“I want to thank our hardworking police officers for all that they have done during the course of the investigation and for the role they have played in supporting the victims’ families.”

The fire ripped through the five-star Loch Lomond hotel one week before Christmas last year.

Two hundred guests were evacuated and more than 70 firefighters were scrambled to the hotel, battling for around eight hours to control smoke and flames which ravaged the venue.

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A probe was immediately launched but it took four months for investigators to gain access to the building due to it being too unsafe to enter.

In August, we revealed that Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had completed their probe but would not be drawn on whether or not they had established a cause of the fire and, if so, what it was.

The Lennox Herald has questioned Police Scotland and the Crown Office for updates on the investigation throughout the year.

In March, heartbroken Jane Midgley, mother of 32-year-old Simon, told the Lennox Herald how she was desperate for answers.

She said: “I want to know why my boy isn’t coming back home to me.

“Simon and Richard were both ­beautiful boys, the nicest you could ever meet.

“Answers aren’t going to bring them home but we need to know the full facts of what happened.

“I have hundreds of questions I want answering.”

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This week, a Crown Office spokesman said: “The Procurator Fiscal has received reports in connection with the deaths of Simon Midgely and Richard Dyson at the Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond on December 18, 2017.

“The investigation into the death by Police Scotland, under the direction of the SFIU, is ongoing and the families will continue to be kept updated in relation to any significant developments.”